MANILA, Philippines — Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia and Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte have been elected as the new president and executive vice president, respectively, of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP). Newly elected Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella will assume the post of LCP chairman. The LCP officials were elected during the 68th general assembly at the Edsa Shangri-La Hotel in Mandaluyong City yesterday. A total of 96 city mayors signed the consensus that voted for the new officials and board members with no objections. The reins were turned over by outgoing LCP president Angeles City Mayor Ed Pamintuan and outgoing Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano.

Source: Philippine Star July 19, 2019 16:00 UTC